Azerbaijan U20 Women Overpower Albania in Division B Contest
The Azerbaijan U20 Women's national team secured a convincing 88–60 victory over Albania U20 Women in the FIBA U20 Women's European Championship Division B on July 6, 2026. The match, which tipped off at 01:15 local time, saw Azerbaijan use superior athleticism and a deep rotation to outlast a spirited Albanian side.
Match Overview
Azerbaijan came out firing, establishing a 14-point lead by the end of the first quarter. Albania fought back in the second period, cutting the deficit to single digits behind strong perimeter shooting. However, Azerbaijan's height advantage and rebounding dominance proved decisive in the second half, as they outscored Albania 48–32 after the break.
Key Moments
- Second Quarter Response: Albania opened the second quarter with an 8–0 run, forcing an Azerbaijan timeout. The momentum shifted back when Azerbaijan's center Elnara Mammadova converted a three-point play.
- Third Quarter Blitz: Azerbaijan exploded for 30 points in the third quarter, shooting 65% from the field and securing 12 offensive rebounds.
- Free Throw Efficiency: Azerbaijan capitalized on foul trouble, making 22 of 28 free throws (78.6%), compared to Albania's 12 of 20.
Standout Players
Point guard Narmin Guliyeva was the engine for Azerbaijan, finishing with 22 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds. Forward Anna Hoxha led Albania with 18 points and 7 rebounds, but her efforts were not enough to overcome Azerbaijan's balanced attack.
Division B Implications
This victory places Azerbaijan in a strong position in Division B standings, with critical games against Sweden and Portugal looming. Albania, while competitive in stretches, must improve their defensive rotations to advance in the tournament. The result highlights the growing competitiveness of women's youth basketball across Europe's second division.
Azerbaijan U20 Women vs Albania U20 Women Live Score, Stats & Results
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